Identification of Isoaspartate in neuropeptides
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ORGANISM(S): Rattus Norvegicus (rat)
TISSUE(S): Brain
SUBMITTER: 
Samuel Okyem
LAB HEAD: Jonathan V. Sweedler
PROVIDER: PXD053254 | Pride | 2025-03-06
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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